1st T20I 2022: England beat Pakistan by 6 wickets

Opener Alex Hales celebrated his return to the England team with a 40-ball 53 to anchor England's chase of a modest 159-run target in 19.2 overs.

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England side took the opening T20 international by 6 wickets, capping their return to Pakistan after 17 years with a memorable victory.

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The win gives England a 1-0 lead in the seven-match series.

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Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan scored 46-ball 68 to help the hosts to 158-7 in their 20 overs.

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England’s players wore black armbands as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II who died earlier this month.

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